Family Handbook 2018-2019

29 o The speed limit in our parking lots is 5 mph. Please drive slowly. o The access road located on the south side of MSC is always one-way, flowing east to west. Please do not drive against the traffic. o Laws are in full effect for handicapped spaces. Violators are subject to a $250 fine by the Davie Police Department. o Come to a complete stop at stop signs and yield to traffic with right-of-way.  Access to our buildings by emergency services is critical. Never park cars directly in front of the entrance to either building, even for a short time. This is strictly a no parking zone.  Please do not park in the parking spaces that are reserved. In an effort to further increase and maintain safety:  Do not use your cell phone or other devices when driving in our parking lot.  Respect the one-way traffic flow in operation during peak drop off and pick up times. This system has been implemented to prevent long lines of traffic from extending onto SW 36th Street as drivers wait to enter parking spots.  Limit parent parking to the available spots in front of both buildings and the large lot that extends south in front of the Family Center Preschool. The parking lot west of the divider wall is reserved for the NSU Mail Center Receiving, patients visiting the Hearing and Balance Clinic, and MSC employees only.  Pay close attention to pedestrians and remember that young children can be very unpredictable and run into the path of traffic.  Keep a close watch on your child as you unload your car and always hold your child’s hand when walking through the parking lot.  Do not move your vehicle for the duration of a building evacuation. During an evacuation everyone must leave the building and walk through the parking lot to designated assembly points. It is therefore very important that vehicles remain static during this time. Do not move your vehicle until all children and adults have safely returned to the building. Your car should remain in park. You must also follow directives from Public Safety or MSC personnel until the “all clear” signal has been given.  Never leave children or valuables unattended in your vehicle, even for short periods of time. Note: to maintain a healthy outdoor environment, if avoidable please do not leave your vehicle idling in the parking area. Parking in front of the east entrance (Building 200) is restricted to Baudhuin Preschool families during the hours of 7:30am-8:30am and 1:30pm-2:30pm on school days. Participation in Food –Related Activities To comply with Child Care Licensing and Enforcement Ordinance 65C-22.005(1)(c)2, parents and legal guardians of children attending the Family Center Preschool and Infant & Toddler Program must be advised in advance that children may participate in food-related activities during the school year. Parent consent to participate in special occasion food events such as group snack provided by a parent, birthday celebrations and/or similar events where food will be served, must be obtained in writing. Consent must also be obtained for children to participate in learning activities where food may be consumed, such as classroom cooking activities. Signed consent forms are available at www.nova.edu/preschooland will be maintained in each child’s file (one consent form must be completed for each child enrolled in the program).